What Happened in 1556

  • Titian Paints "Diana and Actaeon"

    Diana and Actaeon is a painting by the Italian Renaissance master Titian, finished in 1556-1559, and is considered amongst Titian's greatest works.... Read more

  • Titian Paints "Diana and Callisto"

    Diana and Callisto is a painting of 1556–59 by the Venetian artist Titian. It is currently part of the Bridgewater or Sutherland Loan, on display... Read more

  • Shaanxi Earthquake

    The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake or Jiajing earthquake was a catastrophic earthquake and is also the deadliest earthquake on record, killing... Read more